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19th Century Swedish Porphyry Table Top.

About the Item

A Swedish Porphyry top. This type of top was the most expensive one could buy during the early 19th c. It took something like 40 weeks to cut and polish one of these. The measurements, in the old way of writing hem, are written on the backside.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 38.19 in (97 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porphyry
  • Place of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1006831717762

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